Mohammed Zahir Shah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mohammed Zahir Shah |
|
|---|---|
| King of Afghanistan | |
King Zahir in 1950s
|
|
| Reign | 8 November 1933 - 17 July 1973 |
| Predecessor | Mohammed Nadir Shah |
| Successor | Monarchy abolished Mohammed Daoud Khan as President of Afghanistan |
| Born | 16 October 1914 Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Died | July 23, 2007 (aged 92) Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Burial | Maranjan Hill |
| House | Barakzai |
| Father | Mohammed Nadir Shah |
| Mother | Mah Parwar Begum |
Mohammed Zahir Shah (born October 16, 1914 – died July 23, 2007) was the very last King of Afghanistan. He ruled his country for four decades, from 1933 to 1973.
Becoming King
Mohammed Zahir Shah became king when he was only 19 years old. This happened after his father was sadly assassinated in November 1933. Because he was so young, his uncle, Shah Mahmood Khan, helped run the government.
His Time as King
King Zahir Shah later took full control of Afghanistan. He worked hard to keep his country neutral. This meant Afghanistan did not take sides in big international arguments. He wanted his country to be peaceful and independent.
End of His Rule
On July 17, 1973, Mohammed Zahir Shah stopped being king. This happened because of a coup, which is when a group takes control of a country's government. This change happened without any fighting. He passed away on July 23, 2007.
Images for kids
-
Studio photograph of Zahir Shah in military uniform, seated in a heavy, carved armchair (1930s)
-
Mohammed Zahir Shah and Marshal Tito in 1968
-
Zahir Shah is seated at the far right during the oath ceremony of Hamid Karzai on 7 December 2004.
-
Tomb of Zahir Shah
-
Postage stamp, 1971
See also
In Spanish: Mohammed Zahir Shah para niños
